Helena is a city in Alabama state in USA with a population of 18631 residents.. The poverty rate of Helena is 4.8%, which is 66% lower than national average. The typical household in Helena earns $89982 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 21.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Helena, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Helena remained 1.7%, which is 64% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Helena, only 46% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Helena is 102, which is 2% higher than national average. Median home value in Helena is $203100 , which is 12% lower than national average. While median income in Helena remained $89982, which is 33% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.